An armed attack on a convoy of civilians in Niger killed 21 people. The incident occurred in the border region, where terrorist groups are active.

In Niger, armed men opened fire on a convoy of civilians, killing 21 people. This is reported by AFP, reports UNN.

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The border areas of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have been under intense stress for a long time. These areas often become the scene of clashes between local communities and terrorist groups, in particular those with links to extremist organizations such as Al-Qaeda.

Analysts believe that the constant instability in the region is a consequence of the actions of various armed groups engaged in terrorist activities, looting and attacks on the local population.

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